​Lobular Carcinoma

What is Lobular Carcinoma In Situ?

Lobular carcinoma in situ (inside) is classified as a high-risk condition. It originates in the milk-producing lobes and is rarely thought to develop into breast cancer, however, a history of lobular carcinoma in situ may put you at a higher risk of developing breast cancer in the future.

The surgical removal of part of the breast with a cancerous tumor (lumpectomy), breast tissue, or the entire breast. In some cases, lymph nodes are also removed. In rare cases, some of the chest muscles are removed as well.

What is Lobular Carcinoma In Situ?

Lobular carcinoma in situ (inside) is classified as a high-risk condition. It originates in the milk-producing lobes and is rarely thought to develop into breast cancer, however, a history of lobular carcinoma in situ may put you at a higher risk of developing breast cancer in the future.

The surgical removal of part of the breast with a cancerous tumor (lumpectomy), breast tissue, or the entire breast. In some cases, lymph nodes are also removed. In rare cases, some of the chest muscles are removed as well.